Good morning. Welcome to the 2016 World Bank/IMF Annual Meetings. I first want to say a few words about Haiti, which was devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Our thoughts are with the people of Haiti, many...

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the 2016 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund. I would like to first acknowledge our 189th member country -- the Pacific island...

I’m very pleased to be here today together with His Excellency Rachid Derbas, the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and Islamic Development Bank President Dr. Mohamed Ali Al-Madani to inaugurate the Social...

Hello everyone. I’m very happy to be here today with you. I’m grateful to the people of the United Arab Emirates and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for inviting me to participate in...

Date: February 8, 2016Type: Speeches and Transcripts Language: English

President Mahama, Prime Minister Matata, President Adesina, dignitaries, Your Majesty Paramount Chief of Jamestown, good people of Jamestown and Accra, and all of Ghana! I greet you all. I’m so happy to...

Date: October 16, 2015Type: Speeches and Transcripts Language: English

Your Excellencies: I’m honored to participate today in UNIDO’s forum on the critical role of inclusive and sustainable industrialization in the future global development agenda, including to end extreme...

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the 2015 Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund. During these meetings, the World Bank Group is focusing intensely on one of our goals...

Good morning. Thank you, John, for that kind introduction. Thank all of you for coming, or watching on the Webcast. And thank you to CSIS for hosting us at your beautiful building. Before I begin, I want...

JOHN HAMRE: I wish I could start everyday with that – makes you feel like your day is worth living. Thank you Dr. Kim. Now folks I have to tell you that Dr. Kim has a board meeting so he’s going to have...

Dean Harvey, thank you for that warm welcome and, President Frederick, thank you for the kind introduction. And thank you to the students, staff and faculty for being excellent hosts. To the best of our...

JEFFREY LECKSTEIN: We are delighted to welcome the World Bank and The George Institute today for this special event. On behalf of Bloomberg L.P, I would like to extend a warm welcome to President Kim who...

Date: September 19, 2014Type: Speeches and Transcripts Language: English

Thank you very much for having me here today at the Organization of American States. Before I start, I have a confession to make. I grew up in Iowa and I was not a fan of soccer, or what people around...